Tomos

Ive got to do an 80 mile commute every day starting next month, so i want a car that can handle the mileage, but gives OK performance. I noticed that the Rover 220 TD are brilliant mpg, and have decent performance for a diesel. Ive got a budget of a grand, so that would suit fine i think. However, bit concerned about the head gaskets on those cars. What do you think? is it a good choice?

NWMark

Friend ran one for 3 years and never had any trouble with it, excellent mpg and a really good performer. Only got rid due to getting a company car.

Pretty sure the head gasket problems only effected with the K series petrol engines.

Mark

NotoriousREV

Bullet proof, just make sure you get the 115bhp version (badged SDi) and not the 105bhp version (badged Di). One's intercooled, the other isn't.

NWMark

yeah my mate had the SDi, should have mentioned that really.

Mark